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China. China Political Geography. Most populated country in the world. Pop: 1,321,851,888 Capital: Beijing Major Cities: Shanghai, Hong Kong, Macao, Nanjing. China’s History. China has a long and ancient history. The Great Wall of China was created to keep out Mongols. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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China Political Geography• Most populated
country in the world. Pop: 1,321,851,888
• Capital: Beijing• Major Cities:
Shanghai, Hong Kong, Macao, Nanjing
China’s History• China has a long and
ancient history.• The Great Wall of
China was created to keep out Mongols.
• Gunpowder was invented in China. (it was only used for fireworks)
China During WW2• During WW2 China was
occupied by the Japanese.
• Two sides who were fighting for control of China formed a temporary alliance to fight the Japanese.
• After the war they started to fight again and the communist side won.
China’s Government• Government:
Communist• Economy: Fast
becoming one of the world’s largest economies.
• Has had problems with human rights issues.
China’s Physical Geography• China has a vast variety
of climates. Everything from deserts to tropical rainforests.
• Major Rivers: Yellow River, Yangtze River
• Major Deserts: Gobi Desert
Three Gorges Dam• The largest dam in the
world. Over a mile and a half long and 600 feet high.
• Has displaced over 1.5 million people.
• Located on the Yangtze River in the Three Gorges Region.
China Today• China is fast
becoming one of the most powerful countries in the world.
• China is the worlds leader in clothing production.
• Some economic projections say China (and India) may pass up the United States as the world’s strongest economy in your lifetime.